hama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok has spacious serviced apartments with kitchenettes, balconies, and washer-driers. The hotel has a large swimming pool, an excellent gym, three F&B outlets, a spa, and a kids club. Suitable for both short- and long-term guests.
Hotel Review: Shangri-La Tokyo Showcases Chinese and Japanese Art
Hotel Review: the Shangri-la Tokyo has a great location near the Imperial Palace and next to the train station plus a fabulous collection of Asian art.
Restaurant Review: Kazahana at the Conrad Tokyo in Japan
Restaurant review: Kazahana Japanese Restaurant at the Conrad Tokyo - proof that sake really does go well with Japanese food.
Namibia: Kaokoland – Back and Beyond in the Country’s Last Wilderness
Descendants of the Herero people,in Northern Namibia have survived near extinction caused by droughts, war, and an attempted genocide. Harsh Conditions Kaokoland in the Kunene region of Northern Namibia is one of the last remaining wilderness areas of the country. Isolated from the outside world, Kaokoland offers incredible mountain sceneries, rugged landscapes, gigantic baobabs, and delicately waving makalani palm trees.
Korea: Home Stays with Families for as Little as US$30 per Night!
Travelers to Korea can stay in Korean homes for a little as US$30 per night. Rates vary from city to city, and home to home.
Top 10 Ways to Score a Free Hotel Upgrade
You remember Amy Chan, publisher of a blog called Amy Fabulous? We republished her Top 10 Ways to Get Upgraded to Business Class on 14 February 2011 (with her permission, of course) and her Top 10 Restaurants in Paris on 16 February (again, with her permission). Well, we were delighted to learn that Amy has …
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Scandinavians First to Head Off the Beaten Track
The Swedes discovered Greater Khanom about 10 years ago, and the Finns and Danes followed five years later. The Norwegians, meanwhile, headed to Bali.
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day One
I woke up earlier than expected. After showering and shaving, I headed to the Yoga Centre, where I took part in Pranayama, or meditation, yoga for 30 minutes. I had my first detox drink while waiting for a consultation with a wellness consultant, who conducted a kinesiology priority check, took my blood pressure, and measured …
All’s Well That Ends Well!
I am in Thailand, otherwise known as the Land of Smiles. So why am I frowning? After arising earlier than usual this morning, I headed for the cafe, where a wonderful breakfast buffet awaited. There were fresh and dried fruits. There were freshly squeezed fruit juices – some to order. There was Chinese dim sum …
Thailand: All ‘s Well That Ends Well
Thailand, Hua Hin, travelogue: All is well that ends well as travel writer finds his glasses after thinking that they have been lost.